Description
Create a spooky and delicious Halloween Charcuterie Board, perfect for parties and gatherings. This vibrant platter features a diverse selection of cheeses, savory meats, fresh fruits, crunchy crackers, nuts, and festive decorations to delight guests with both flavor and Halloween spirit.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Cheeses
- 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz creamy brie cheese round
- 8 oz jalapeño pepper jack cheese
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine with decorative eyeballs)
Meats
- 4 oz prosciutto
- 4 oz genoa salami
Fruits
- Blackberries
- Green grapes
- Green apple slices
- Dried apricots
Crackers & Nuts
- Everything bagel seasoned crackers
- Fig and olive crisps
- Walnuts
- Chocolate covered peanuts
Others
- Pimento stuffed green olives
- Decorations like plastic spiders
Instructions
- Arrange the base and cheeses: Start by placing the largest items on your board first, such as any bowls for olives or spreads and decorative items like a skeleton. Next, artfully arrange the various cheeses including sharp cheddar, creamy brie, jalapeño pepper jack, and fresh mozzarella balls with decorative eyeballs to create an eye-catching centerpiece.
- Add the meats and fruits: Layer in the prosciutto and genoa salami around the cheeses, followed by fresh fruits like blackberries, green grapes, green apple slices, and dried apricots to add vibrant colors and flavors that complement the savory elements.
- Fill gaps with crackers, nuts, and sweets: Use everything bagel seasoned crackers, fig and olive crisps, walnuts, chocolate covered peanuts, and pimento stuffed green olives to fill any empty spaces, ensuring the board looks full and inviting.
- Finish with fun decorations: Top off your charcuterie board with spooky decorations such as plastic spiders and other Halloween-themed additions to enhance the festive atmosphere. Serve and enjoy your spooktacular creation!
Notes
- Build the spookiest Halloween Charcuterie Board perfect for your next party!
- Filled with an assortment of your favorite cheeses, meats, crackers, fresh fruits, nuts, and fun ghoulish treats.
- Use a large wooden board or platter to create ample space for all components.
- To add more visual interest, consider varying the shapes and heights of the ingredients.
- Refrigerate the board if preparing in advance, but add fresh fruits and decorations just before serving to maintain freshness and appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the board
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
